Consumer Protection
VPIRG stands up to powerful special interests on behalf of all Vermonters. Fighting against dangerous toys, abusive credit card fees and practices, and predatory lending and identity theft, VPIRG advocates for better laws and regulations that protect the consumer.
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Sign the VT Right to Know GMOs Petition
The VT Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act (H.722) would give us, Vermont consumers, the information we deserve by requiring the labeling of genetically engineered food products sold at retail outlets in the state of Vermont. We need signatures from as many Vermonters as possible. Please sign our petition today and tell our elected leaders that you have a right to know if your food is genetically engineered.…
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Vermonters Fill State House in Support of GMO Labeling
The Vermont State House was filled to capacity Thursday night for the public hearing on H.722, the bill that would label genetically engineered foods in Vermont. People came from all corners of New England, and unanimously called the members of the House Agriculture Committee to pass H.722. In all, legislators heard testimony from one hundred and twenty-two citizens who asked them to vote the bill out of committee, and for the bill to become law. “One hundred percent wanted us to pass the bill,” said Committee member Will Stevens.…
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